Forbes Solicitors' commercial property group maintains a strong reputation for advising its diverse client roster on the full gamut of matters. Richard Clithero, who has experience assisting with high-value sale, purchase and leasing transactions, oversees the Preston-based practice alongside Adam Bromley, who primarily acts for pension scheme administrators. Helen Marsh is known for her retail sector property expertise and Matthew Jones maintains a construction and development-focused practice. Mohassan Mehmood is a key name within the group.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Forbes are a long-standing ad well-respected regional firm. They provide city level service at competitive prices and are well-recognised in the Lancashire market and surrounding areas.’

  • ‘Adam Bromley is prompt, knowledgeable, commercial and has an excellent reputation and network. I would not give my commercial property work to anyone else.'

  • 'Adam is ably supported by Richard Clithero and Matthew Jones.’

Key clients

  • Six by Nico
  • Søstrene Grene
  • Lights Control Rigging
  • M&M Group (NW) Ltd
  • Collinwood Homes Ltd
  • Pilkington Bros Pension Fund
  • Trust Inns Limited

Work highlights

  • Negotiating a contract for the purchase of the remaining 7 year term of Zizzi Restaurant’s lease on a confidential basis by Six by Nico.
  • Acted for Lights Control Rigging in agreeing a new lease and surrender of the existing.
  • Acted for Collinwood Homes Limited in the acquisition of a housing development site, with an overage payable for any development over 5 units.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mohassan Mehmood
Forbes Solicitors
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Richard Clithero
Forbes Solicitors
Helen Marsh
Forbes Solicitors

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adam Bromley, Richard Clithero

Other key lawyers

Matthew Jones, Helen Marsh, Mohassan Mehmood